Bioweathering in monogenetic volcanoes: the case of Xitle in Mexico City

This contribution describes biological weathering features produced by microbial communities growing on rock surfaces denominated biological rock crusts. We provide arguments related to the importance of recognizing rocks as an ecological niche and a review of main recognized bio-weathering processe...

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Published in:	Geofísica Internacional
Main Authors:	Maria del Pilar Ortega-Larrocea, María Fernanda Martínez Báez-Téllez
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Instituto de Geofísica 2025-01-01
Subjects:	biological rock crusts bioreceptivity andesitic basalt biofilms monogenetic volcanoes
Online Access:	http://revistagi.geofisica.unam.mx/index.php/RGI/article/view/1768

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